His teachers describe him as an exemplary student, a natural leader, a consensus builder and a role model. His favorite subjects in school? Biology, Calculus and Talmud. This is Nathaniel Faber – “Nati” as his friends and family call him – a senior at Akiva and the recipient of the 2015 David Hermelin Scholarship Award.
Mac ‘n’ Cheese, PJ Library and Whimsical Children’s Author Todd Parr
In the beginning there was the idea, and then came the panels and two-by-fours, paintings, fabrics and toys, bright and colorful displays of all kinds to build excitement and lo and behold, there was an exhibit. Starting Sunday, October 18, 2015, “It’s Your Torah to Explore.”
“I can teach anyone to weave.” And so begins a brief tutorial with Michael Daitch, master weaver, Judaic artist and educator.
It’s a great time to be at Akiva. For students, teachers, parents, alike, the upcoming year promises to be transformational on every level.
What does it mean to support 21st Century Jewish education today? To address the question, Jewish Federation has established a new funding and allocation structure – called “JEd-I” (Jewish Education and Identity).
Some call it the Ghetto Louvre of Detroit. Reclaimed from an illegal dumping ground behind the former Lincoln plant on the edge of Midtown, the Lincoln Street Art and Sculpture Park is a must-see today. Make a vow to visit.
Thinking beyond the mitzvah project, PeerCorps Detroit is redefining teen volunteerism.
Meet Akiva’s Award Winning Teachers, Anna Greenfield and Sharon Ozrovitz
Multi-talented in both architecture and academia, Noah Resnick has found a niche in urban design.
